Письмо (ЕГЭ)
Написание письма на иностранном языке является несложным заданием, которое необходимо выполнить максимально быстро, чтобы оставить время на выполнение других заданий. Итак, рассмотрим единые правила написания личного письма.
В правом верхнем углу укажите адрес в следующем порядке:
номер дома, название улицы
город
страна
Допускается указывать адрес в кратком виде, например:
N. Novgorod
Russia
Под адресом, пропустив строку, необходимо написать дату письма:
June 4th, 2015
4 June 2015
или менее формально:
04/06/12 (лучше выбрать этот вариант, меньше вероятность ошибиться)
Письмо начинается с неофициального обращения. Если в задании имя вашего собеседника не указано, его следует придумать:
Dear Tim,
Dear Rebecca,
После обращения обязательно ставится запятая!
Разделите текст письма на несколько логических абзацев, каждый из которых начните с красной строки.
1. В первом абзаце вам следует поблагодарить своего друга за его письмо:
Thanks (a lot) for your (last) letter. (Спасибо за твое (последнее) письмо)
Your last letter was a real surprise. (Твое последнее письмо было настоящим сюрпризом)
I was glad to get your letter. (Я был рад получить твое письмо)
It was great to hear from you! / It was great to hear that… / I was happy to hear… (Было здорово услышать...)
Вам нужно также извиниться за то, что не писали раньше:
Sorry I haven’t written for so long but …/ Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long. (Извини, что я не писал так долго, но... / Извини, что не общался так долго)
I'm sorry I haven't answered earlier but I was really busy with my school. (Извини, что не ответил раньше, но я был действительно занят в школе)
2. Основная часть письма (2–3 абзаца). В ней вы должны раскрыть все аспекты, указанные в задании. Не забудьте задать необходимые вопросы.
Предполагается, что письмо должно быть написано в неформальном стиле, поэтому вы можете использовать неформальные слова-связки, такие как well (ну), by the way (кстати), anyway (в любом случае), so (поэтому), разговорные выражения типа Guess what? (Угадай что?) или Wish me luck! (Пожелай мне удачи!) а также восклицательные знаки.
ВАЖНО соблюдать правило "3+3": ответить на три заданных вопроса и задать три своих!
3. В последнем параграфе следует объяснить, почему вы заканчиваете письмо:
Well, I’d better go now as I have to do my homework. (Ну, мне пора, так как у меня много домашней работы)
Anyway, I have to go now because my Mum asked me to help her with the washing up. (В любом случае, мне нужно идти потому что мама попросила помочь помыть посуду)
I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favourite TV show. (Мне пора. Сейчас будет мое любимое ТВ шоу)
и упомянуть о дальнейших контактах:
Write (back) soon! (Ответь скорее)
Drop me a letter when you can. (Напиши мне строчку как сможешь)
Hope to hear from you soon. (Надеюсь услышать от тебя вскоре)
I can’t wait to hear from you! (Не могу дождаться, когда услышу от тебя)
В конце письма на отдельной строке указывается завершающая фраза-клише, которая зависит от близости автора и адресата. После нее всегда ставится запятая! Ниже приводятся возможные варианты от наименее формального (1) к более формальному (7):
1) Love,
2) Lots of love,
3) All my love,
4) All the best,
5) Best wishes,
6) With best wishes,
7) Yours,
На следующей строке под завершающей фразой указывается имя автора (без фамилии!). Например:
Andy или Kate
КОЛИЧЕСТВО СЛОВ: 100 - 140!
На выполнение задания отводится 20 минут!
Таким образом, письмо к другу имеет следующий вид:
Задания
1.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:
Last summer my parents and I went hiking to the mountains. We spent the whole week together and enjoyed it very much. How often do you take active holidays? Who do you think is the best company for you? What extreme sports would you like to try, if any, and why?
Last month our English class got an interesting project. We wrote a paper about interesting events in the past of our country …
2.
You have received a letter from your pen-friend Tom who writes:
… In our city we have an annual competition for teenagers who make their own short films. This year I got the second prize for a film about my grandparents. Do you think it’s important to record family history? Who do you think should do it? How can it be done best?
This month is my mom’s birthday and now I am thinking about a gift for her. I want it to be very special…
3.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:
… I have just returned from our school volleyball competition. I played for my class team and we won! What sport competitions are held in your school, if any? How can you become a member of your school sport team? Is it an easy thing to do? What kind of sport sections can you attend at school or in town?
Oh, I have some more good news! My sister had a great birthday party yesterday!
4.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:
… Yesterday my Mum asked me to help her about the house. We were very busy with cleaning up after the birthday party the whole morning. I got quite tired and even missed my fitness class. What are your family duties, if any? Is there anything you especially like or dislike about house work? Do you find helping your parents necessary, why or why not?
Oh, I have some great news! I got a lovely kitten for my birthday...
5.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:
Last month our class went to Washington to visit the National Museum of American History. It was my first visit there and it was fun! How often do you go to museums with your class, if at all? Which museum is your favourite or what museum would you like to visit? Why do you think people should go there?
This summer we plan to go hiking with my parents.
6.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:
…Last week our family went to the famous Niagara Falls. It was my first visit there and it was fun! We enjoyed the weather and the splashes of falling water on our faces. It reminded us of our last rafting trip. Where can you see beautiful water sights in Russia, if at all? Have you ever gone rafting? What do you think about extreme sports in general?
By the way, we are going to Greece this summer…
7.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend John who writes:
…Last week my mom went to New York to help my aunt with her new baby. My dad and I had to do all the housework ourselves. What kind of family chores do you normally have, if at all? What would you cook for yourself, if you had to? Do you think boys should be able to cook and to keep house, and why?
Next weekend I’m going hiking with my classmates…
8.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Robert who writes:
…We’ve moved to a new town. It’s small and green. My neighbours say that it hasn’t changed a bit for the last two centuries. Have you noticed any recent changes in your city? What are they? Do you like or dislike them? Why?
Yesterday my mum won a cooking competition…
9.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nick who writes:
…I’m going to do a project on reading in different countries. Could you help me? Do young people read as much as old people in your country? Do you prefer to read E-books or traditional books? Why? How much time do you and your friends spend reading daily?
As for the latest news, I have just joined a sport club…
10.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:
…Last weekend was my mom’s anniversary and we had a family gathering. We entertained more than 25 people and lived on leftovers for 2 days after the event. What do you usually cook for special occasions? How often do you entertain people in your family? Do you normally celebrate your family holidays at home, or go to a café or to a club? Why?
Oh, before I forget, my middle brother won our school tennis tournament…
11.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jack who writes:
… I’ve enrolled to a university in Denver. They have a good business school. What do you plan to do after school? By the way, what’s your graduation party going to be like? What are you going to wear? …
My younger sister has started taking swimming lessons …
Write a letter to Jack.
12.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy who writes:
… I know you had your birthday yesterday. Where and how did you celebrate it this year? What presents did you get and which of them did you like most? How do you plan to share photos from the party, if at all?
Oh, by the way, my elder sister has moved to New York …
13.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jerry who writes:
… I wish I could have gone to Sochi for the Winter Olympics. It seemed to be such an exciting sports festival! What kind of international event would you like to visit and why? What sports are you fond of and do you play them yourself? What’s your PE class at school like, and how do you like it?
Oh, yes. I got a wonderful book as a birthday present…
14.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy who writes:
… I hope you liked my New Year card. Where and how did you celebrate New year this time? What was the weather like? What’s your secret wish or at least hopes and expectations for the coming year?
I’ve redecorated my room and it looks much nicer now …
15.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes:
… I know you went to a museum with your class last week. How far was it from your school and how did you get there? What kind of a museum was it? Would you like to go there again, why?
We have two new classmates. They have just moved to our town …